The Great Outdoors (Gem, Jade, Jewel, Pearl) Under Full Steam

[LooseMetal]

We've taken two Greek Islands cruises on the Jade, and REALLY enjoyed The Great Outdoors. Those are all relatively short hops. I'm curious to know how it is on the open sea. Is it sheltered enough to enjoy under "full steam" or does it get too windy? Thanks!

[FLAHAM]

Always has been, except in drenching rain, on my cruises.

[Laszlo]

23 minutes ago, LooseMetal said:

We've taken two Greek Islands cruises on the Jade, and REALLY enjoyed The Great Outdoors. Those are all relatively short hops. I'm curious to know how it is on the open sea. Is it sheltered enough to enjoy under "full steam" or does it get too windy? Thanks!

Its a great place for breakfast or lunch on a sunny day

[Anoynmous Phoenix]

in good weather it is always crowded, especially at "meal times".    However if the weather isn't good people tend to go inside.

[Firstin87]

We've often enjoyed the Great Outdoors on sea days.  Funny experience - on a Caribbean cruise in spring of 2023, there was a sudden torrential downpour, as often happens in that area, and almost an inch of rain suddenly fell.  People sitting in the Great Outdoors, including us, just lifted their feet up and kept on eating and chatting.  The water drained and evaporated fairly quickly.  Once you get settled in the Great Outdoors, you don't want to leave - lol.

[dexddd]

It can get windy when underway if winds are just right, especially at the way back.  But overall, we've had more good than bad.

[Asawi]

I did a TA on Gem in December. Sitting down to eat never was much of a problem, but the wind took some of my potato chips one day. 😄 

[jamin jul]

Does the Great Outdoors bar serve as a sunset bar like other cruise lines?